Ravi Ranganathan Podcast

Episode 101 - The Final Episode - Swamiji's Blessings, Listeners Feedback & Thank Yous.

Final episode 101 of podcast "BG - yah pashyati sa pashyati". What started two years ago, around Vijayasadami 2020, is coming to an end with this episode. It was really a jnAna yagnA. It was a great ride. So much has been learnt over these years. So much gratitude for so many people. But is this really the end or just the beginning? Time will tell. This final episode has audio messages from Swami Chidananda ji and Swami BodhAnanda ji as well as feedback from couple of listeners from Bay Area (listen to find out who they are) and my thank yous.

Episode 100 - Final Concluding Words

Episode 100 gives a recap of the entire Bhagavat Gita through a division of topics. A brief idea about 18 topics and some observations about why people find it difficult to understand some aspects of Bhagavat Gita, the three pairs of conversations about BG, and why the image of Bhagavan and arjuna on a chariot surrounded by warriors is the most popular image of BG are all addressed in this episode.

Episode 99 - Recap of Chapter Eighteen - Part 2

Episode 99 recaps chapter eighteen. The first part was covered in the previous episode. This episode covers the second and final part.

Episode 98 - Recap of Chapter Eighteen - Part 1

Episode 98 covers the first part of the two part recap of chapter eighteen.

Episode 97 - Final recap of Chapters Sixteen and Seventeen

Episode 97 covers. the recap of Chapters sixteen and Seventeen. Chapter sixteen is the chapter on divine and demonic values. Chapter seventeen is the chapter explaining the three types of tyAgam, food, sacrifices, austerities, charities and what is the meaning of "OM tat sat".

Episode 96 - Final Recap of Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen.

Episode 96 covers the final Recap of chapters fourteen and fifteen.

Episode 95 - Final Recap of Chapter Thirteen

Episode 95 covers the recap of chapter thirteen.

Episode 94 - Final Recap of Chapters Ten Through Twelve

Episode 93 - Final Recap of Chapters Eight and Nine

Episode 92 - Recap of Four Step Self Realization Process and Chapter Seven

Episode 91 - Final Recap of Chapters Four (Cont.), Five and Six

This episode covers the final recap of chapters four (Cont.), five and six. Essentially this covers karma sannyAsa yogam and dhyAna yogam.

Episode 90 - Final Recap of Chapters Three and Four

Episode 89 - Final Recap of Chapters One and Two

Episode 89 has the summary of the first two chapters - arjuna vishAda yoga and sankhya yoga. The first chapter sets the background and the reasoning for Gita teaching.

Episode 88 - Chapter 18 Part 11 - Sanjaya's Closure and Chapter Appreciation

Episode 87 - Chapter 18 Part 10 - Bhagavan's Final Advice and Arjuna's Final Decision

Episode 86 - Chapter 18 Part 9 - Bhagavan's Final Teaching - Abandon All Dharmas

In Episode 86, this podcast has reached the final concluding teaching. This covers the final advice for peace. BhagavAn who was all along talking in first person suddenly switches to third person. Why so? This is a very subtle and at the same time very important transition in BG. Listen to the episode to understand what is going on. This episode also covers the very popular verse "sarva dharmAn parityaja ...".

Episode 85 - Chapter 18 Part 8 - Jeevan Mukta, Devotion, Surrender and Grace

In the final summary chapter, after completing His summary about the three guNAs and varna division, and attaining the state of perfection, Bhagavan reaches the final stretch. In this episode He talks about a Jeevan mukta, devotion, surrender and grace of God.

Episode 84 - Chapter 18 Part 7 - Attaining The State Of Perfection - The Actionless State

After covering all aspects of the three guNAs, Bhagavan now moves on to wrap up His teachings. In chapter three He mentioned about the naishkarmyam state, the actionlessness state. In this summary chapter next he brings that topic about attaining the state of perfection.

Episode 83 - Chapter 18 Part 6 - Varna Division And Varna Duties

Episode 83 covers the final summary of varna division and varna duties and its purpose.

Episode 82 - Chapter 18 Part 5 - Three Types of Intellect, Fortitude And Happiness